persistent barrier
[/pərˈsɪstənt ˈbæriər/]
noun phrasepl: persistent barriers
barreira persistente
1. A continuous or recurring obstacle that resists removal or resolution and impedes progress or access
Language remains a persistent barrier to immigration and integration.
O idioma permanece uma barreira persistente para imigração e integração.
2. A long-standing structural impediment in social, economic, or professional contexts
Discrimination continues to be a persistent barrier for women in STEM fields.
A discriminação continua sendo uma barreira persistente para mulheres em áreas de STEM.
3. A durable physical or metaphorical obstacle that repeatedly prevents passage or advancement
Poverty remains a persistent barrier to quality education in developing nations.
A pobreza permanece uma barreira persistente para educação de qualidade em nações em desenvolvimento.
This phrase is commonly used in American and Brazilian discourse around social justice, addressing systemic issues in education, employment, and healthcare. In Brazil, 'barreira persistente' is frequently employed in discussions about class mobility and racial inequality. In the USA, it's widely used in policy discussions and academic research to describe ongoing systemic challenges.
NYC Slang
blocker that won't quit; a permanent wall
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